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City Manager Everett stated that there is a requirement in the DDA that when Block 2 is developed, we must replace the 300 parking places currently on Block 2. There are multiple ways to meet that requirement such as shared parking on Block 2 or parking somewhere else in the orange zone that encompasses approximately a six by six block radius. The parking stalls can also be placed underground below Block 2 if that proves financially feasible. Council asked various questions of staff and made comments. Economic Coordinator Webb stated that in 1998, there was a joint study session with Council, Planning Commission and Architectural Review Committee. At that time, criteria were developed for an RFP that went out in August of 1998 where proposals were submitted by four developers in October 1998. The proposals were reviewed, narrowing down to three as being the most viable, and requested business proposals from those three. Of those business proposals, the narrowing came down to two developers of which the Cinema Committee and City Council, as a whole, spent considerable amount of time interviewing, discussing and questioning the two proposals prior to the final decision. She confirmed that both original parking designs submitted by competing developers were from Nick Watry. She further stated that at the time a parking garage was considered on Block 2 with a couple of entrances. M/S Ruskin /Hartnett to not re -open the question of the design of the Jefferson - Garage under the Retail /Cinema project. The motion passed by a majority roll call vote with Council Member Jordan voting no and Vice Mayor Ira absent. MINUTE ORDER 03-87 9. MATTERS OF COUNCIL INTEREST A. Legislation (information only) — This sub - section involves possible discussion of City Position on Proposed Legislation Described in the League of California Cities Priority Focus Bulletin No. 13 -2003. Council may direct staff to act on positions taken by Council. (Copies of League of California Cities Priority Focus available in City Clerk's Department). B. ouncil Member Pierce — stated that there was a topic that the Housing and Hu an Concerns Committee (HHCC) recently heard that might be of interest to the residents. The HHCC is charged with distributing funds that impact the community and Police Athletics League (PAL) representative Barbara Bonilla recently spoke about a baseline study that shows a 39% reduction in juvenile contact with the Police citywide and 41% reduction in juvenile contacts were noted at the Taft School campus since operating programs in the neighborhood. C. Mayor Claire — referred to a memorandum to Council regarding the upcoming interview process for applicants to the various boards, committees and commissions. He asked that discussion be calendared for April 28. KtUULAK U I Y MINUTES